7 Unusual Themed Restaurants in Prague

Seven Prague restaurants where the setting is the reason to go: a stalactite cave, a model railway, a Gothic belfry, two medieval taverns, a room full of beds and a restaurant on a boat.

Prague has more than its share of theme restaurants, and plenty of them lose their charm once the first photo is taken. The ones below have a setting that holds up for a whole evening, and at least one takes the food as seriously as the décor. They are good for a birthday, a group night out, children who need something to look at between courses, or a first evening in the city when you want a story to take home.

Every venue here is one we have written about in detail on Prague Hints, and each section links to our full guide. They are all in Prague 1, spread across the Old Town, Malá Strana, Nové Město and the river, and they range from a fine-dining cave to a rowdy medieval feast where cutlery is optional.

At a glance

Best for a grown-up dinner	Triton Restaurant — stalactite cave with 1912 Art Nouveau interiors
Best for families	Restaurace Výtopna Praha — your order arrives by model railway
Best for history lovers	Restaurant Zvonice — Czech food inside a Gothic belfry
Best for a medieval feast	The Spider Tavern (Krčma U Pavouka) — swordsmen, jugglers and eating with your hands
Best for a fire show	Medieval Tavern U Krále Brabantského — old tavern below Prague Castle
Best for cocktails lying down	Bed Lounge — dinner on beds instead of chairs
Best for dining on the water	Marina Ristorante — floating restaurant facing Prague Castle

1. Triton Restaurant

Václavské náměstí 26 (Hotel Adria) · Nové Město

Triton Restaurant is the one place on this list where the setting and the cooking are equally serious. You dine in a stalactite cave inside the Hotel Adria on Wenceslas Square, surrounded by original Art Nouveau interiors from 1912. It sounds unlikely on paper and works in person: stalactites overhead, period details all around and a long fine-dining tradition behind it.

The menu is gourmet in style, built on fresh ingredients and seasonal specials with local flavours, and there is an extensive wine list. Plan around the hours: Triton serves dinner only, Tuesday to Saturday, so it is not a lunchtime stop. Book ahead and dress for a proper evening out.

Read our full guide to Triton Restaurant →

2. Restaurace Výtopna Praha

Václavské náměstí 56 · Nové Město

Restaurace Výtopna Praha runs on a simple, brilliant idea: your order is delivered to the table by a model railway. The interior is full of railway-themed details, and the moment a miniature train pulls up with your meal, everyone at the table, adults included, stops talking to watch.

The menu mixes Czech classics with international dishes, so even picky eaters will find something. It is open every day from late morning until midnight and takes reservations; for children, ask for a table where they can see the track. It is on Wenceslas Square, the same square as Triton, so it fits easily into a day in the centre.

Read our full guide to Restaurace Výtopna Praha →

3. Restaurant Zvonice

Jindřišská 33 · Nové Město

Restaurant Zvonice occupies the original Gothic belfry of Jindřišská Tower. The restaurant spreads over two floors of the tower, the old architecture is preserved around you, and from the upper floors you get a view over Prague as well. It is a rare chance to eat inside a bell tower rather than just look up at one.

The kitchen sticks to traditional Czech cuisine, which feels right in a room like this. It is open daily from late morning. Because you are climbing into a tower, ask about access when you book if stairs are a problem for anyone in your group.

Read our full guide to Restaurant Zvonice →

4. The Spider Tavern (Krčma U Pavouka)

Celetná 17 · Staré Město

The Spider Tavern (Krčma U Pavouka) commits fully to the Middle Ages. The rustic interior is designed to engage every sense, swordsmen, jugglers and belly dancers perform to music, and there is plenty of wine and beer. The part people remember is the food: medieval-style dishes served rustically and eaten, in true period spirit, with your hands.

The shows run at set times in the late afternoon and evening, so book a slot that matches a performance rather than turning up at random. It is on Celetná, between the Powder Tower and Old Town Square, so it works as a loud, fun end to a day of sightseeing. Go with a group; it is not a quiet dinner for two.

Read our full guide to The Spider Tavern (Krčma U Pavouka) →

5. Medieval Tavern U Krále Brabantského

Thunovská 198/15 · Malá Strana

Medieval Tavern U Krále Brabantského stands on one of the most picturesque stretches of the Royal Way, directly beneath Prague Castle, and is one of the oldest pubs in the city. That history gives it an edge over newer medieval-themed places: the building itself does half the work.

Evenings bring historical music, belly dancers and swordsmen, and the highlight is a fire show. The food is hearty and traditional, with drinks to match. It is open daily from late morning, but the shows are the point, so book for the evening. Malá Strana’s streets are steep and cobbled, so wear sensible shoes.

Read our full guide to Medieval Tavern U Krále Brabantského →

6. Bed Lounge

Dlouhá 2 · Staré Město

Bed Lounge was the first restaurant and bar in Prague where you eat lying on beds. The two-storey interior is mostly white, with coloured lights that change with the music, so it feels as much like a bar as a restaurant. If you would rather sit up straight, there are ordinary tables too.

Come for the cocktails, made by skilled bartenders, and stay for the international menu. It opens in the early afternoon and runs until late, which makes it a better fit for a long evening with friends than for lunch. Wear something you are comfortable lounging in.

Read our full guide to Bed Lounge →

7. Marina Ristorante

Alšovo nábřeží 10 (on the Vltava) · Staré Město

Marina Ristorante is a floating restaurant moored on the Vltava, with views of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. It is spread over two floors: the lower deck has three separate sections and an open exhibition kitchen where you can watch the cooks, and the upper floor is an open deck.

The cooking is traditional Italian with modern techniques. The upper deck is the place for a romantic lunch or dinner, or just a glass of wine with the castle in view. The restaurant also offers breakfast and lunch menus, so you do not have to wait for dinner to get on board.

Read our full guide to Marina Ristorante →

Practical tips

Book around the show. At the medieval taverns the entertainment runs at set times. Ask when the show starts and book your table for it.
Check the days. Triton serves dinner only, Tuesday to Saturday, and Bed Lounge opens in the afternoon. The rest open by late morning.
Bring the children to the right place. Výtopna is the easy family win. The medieval taverns are loud and the evening shows run late, which suits some children and not others.
Ask about stairs. A tower, a boat and a cave all come with steps. If anyone in your group has limited mobility, mention it when you book.
Expect to pay for the setting. Themed venues in Prague 1 charge for the experience as well as the food. Check the menu online before you go so the bill is not a surprise.

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What is the most unusual restaurant in Prague?

For sheer surprise, Triton’s stalactite cave on Wenceslas Square is hard to beat, and it is a proper fine-dining restaurant too. Výtopna’s model railway and Zvonice’s Gothic belfry are close behind.

Are Prague’s medieval taverns just for tourists?

They are aimed largely at visitors, and that is fine as long as you know what you are getting: a loud, theatrical night with swordsmen, dancers and hearty food. U Krále Brabantského has the advantage of being one of the oldest pubs in the city.

Which themed restaurant is best for kids?

Restaurace Výtopna Praha, where the food arrives by model train. Children who enjoy noise and spectacle may also love the early show at The Spider Tavern.

Do I need to book?

For Triton and the medieval taverns, yes, especially on weekends. Výtopna takes reservations, and a table with a good view of the track is worth securing in advance.

Is there a restaurant on a boat in Prague?

Yes. Marina Ristorante is a two-deck floating restaurant on the Vltava serving Italian food, with views of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge from the open upper deck.